Robert C. Stewart
Robert C. Stewart, postmaster of Toronto, O., is one of Jefferson County's best known citizens, having been in the public service almost ever since he completed bis education. He was born at Toronto, June 4. 1876, and is a son of William P. and Lizzie M. (Robbins) Stewart. Both parents reside in Toronto and the father is engaged in the truck gardening business.
Robert C. Stewart was educated in the Toronto schools, graduating from the Toronto high school m 1896. In the following year he entered the county clerk's office as deputy and continued there for five years, during this time becoming well acquainted, and making many friends among those from all over the county who had business with this office. Later he did abstract work for a few months and then became deputy probate judge of Jefferson County, in which office he continued until he was appointed postmaster at Toronto, which office is in the third class and has two rural mail routes. Postmaster Stewart has had charge since January 1, 1904.
Mr. Stewart married Miss Helen Davis, a daughter of George and Nellie (Myers) Davis, and they have two children: Nellie and Martha. Mr. Stewart is identified with several fraternal organizations including Knights of Pythias and the Masons.
From 20th Century History of Steubenville and Jefferson County, Ohio, by Joseph B. Doyle. Richmond-Arnold Publishing Co., Chicago, 1910